The 2023 Whip Cutting Sale has ended. Please stay tuned for next years sale. Please contact the office for questions.
Whip Cutting Sale
The Shenandoah Valley SWCD has three species of plant materials available for stream bank restoration projects this year. Available species include: Bankers Dwarf Willow, StreamCo Willow and Red Osier Dogwood. (Cuttings-Species Information Sheet)
**Please note: our Red Osier Dogwood species is VERY LIMITED. Please follow this link and complete the form to place a hold on your order.
What are Whips Used For?
Planting cuttings along an unvegetated stream bank is a great bio-engineering practice that can help stabilize an eroding stream bank. It also helps promote a healthier terrestrial and aquatic habitat than traditional stream bank restoration measures. For optimum survival, rooting and re-growth potential, the cuttings should be planted in early spring.
The willow species will grow to between 10-15 feet tall. When it floods, the cuttings lie down allowing the water to flow over-top, while their roots help anchor soil and protect the stream bank. Cuttings are provided as long whips that are approximately 2-5 feet long. You will need to prepare the cuttings for planting by cutting the whip (long piece) into smaller plantable stakes. Note that one whip will yield approximately 3 plantable stakes. (Streambank Cuttings-How to Prepare and Plant Fact Sheet)
Purchasing Information
The costs will be $15.00/ bundle of 50 whips of StreamCo Willow or Bankers Dwarf Willow (approximately 150 stakes), and $15.00/bundle of 25 whips of Red Osier Dogwood (approximately 75 stakes.) Whips are only available on a pre-order basis.
Cash, check, or credit card will be accepted! Online orders can be paid via credit card or customers can indicate check payment at pick-up. Checks should be made out to the Shenandoah Valley Soil & Water Conservation District. Please include a note in the memo referencing cuttings or whips.
Place Your Order Here
**Please note: our Red Osier Dogwood species is VERY LIMITED. Please follow this link and complete the form to place a hold on your order.
For more information contact the District at (540) 534-3055. Order Deadline: 4:00 PM on February 13th, 2023.
Pick Up Information
NO SHIPPING AVAILABLE
Whips will be available for pick up from the Shenandoah Valley SWCD office at 1934 Deyerle Avenue, Suite B in Harrisonburg beginning February 16th, 2023. You will be notified once your orders are ready for pick up. Our office hours are M-F 8AM-4:30PM.
You will need to bring a bucket, container or some type of bag to put your plant materials in.
Note: The whips should be kept cool and damp until they are planted. For optimum survival, rooting and re-growth potential, the cuttings should be planted in early spring.
Refunds will incur a 5% fee based on the total original charge and the fee will be deducted from the amount of the refund.